Cocoa and Vanilla Cream
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 1098
- Carbohydrates g 140.5
- of which sugars g 137.7
- Protein g 10.2
- Fats g 18.3
- of which saturated fat g 10.54
- Fiber g 7.2
- Cholesterol mg 38
- Sodium mg 308
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Nothing says family fun like a bowl of homemade chocolate ice cream, especially when it offers that irresistible blend of cocoa and vanilla ice cream flavors home cooks enjoy so much. The creamy texture shines right away—every spoonful is rich, cool, and loaded with DEEP chocolate flavor, while the vanilla comes through just right for a BALANCED taste families always love. This heavy cream dessert looks fluffy and smooth when scooped, and the color really pops against everything from a classic cone to a simple dish (kids and adults usually dig into it before it even hits the table). Lots of people say the sweet flavor tends to bring everyone around for second helpings—perfect at backyard cookouts, pool parties, family dinners, or laid-back weekends when everyone wants something INVITING and special. Honestly, it’s that familiar chocolate taste with nice vanilla notes that makes this really great for almost any crowd.
Home cooks and busy families appreciate how this vanilla and chocolate ice cream always delivers dessert success—it holds up well on hot afternoons yet fits in with winter birthday parties thanks to its versatility. For folks looking for a great ice cream that blends well in sundaes, between homemade cookies, or heaped on holiday brownies, this one just works. The best part is how easy it is to personalize; mix up toppings, add family favorites, swap in some fruit, or keep it classic (my crew likes hot fudge and sprinkles, but really, it’s good plain too). Easy ice cream recipe favorites like this stick around for a reason—since everyone knows what they're getting, it’s a safe bet whenever you need something RELIABLE and crowd-pleasing. Go with vanilla extract ice cream for even more flavor depth or serve as-is…either way, this chocolate and vanilla ice cream keeps everyone smiling, makes dessert feel special, and gives busy days that bit of sweet comfort families look forward to—absolutely nice from start to finish.
- INGREDIENTS
- Sugar 2 ½ cups (500 g)
- Vanilla bean 1
- Pure alcohol 8.5 oz (250 ml)
- Fresh liquid cream 0.6 cup (150 ml)
- Whole milk 2.1 cups (500 ml)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 ¼ cup (100 g)
How to prepare Cocoa and Vanilla Cream
To prepare the cocoa and vanilla cream, start by heating the milk with the cream in a small saucepan. Add the seeds of the vanilla bean, which you have cut lengthwise with a knife 1. Also incorporate the sugar and sifted cocoa 2 and bring to a boil, stirring continuously to dissolve lumps and obtain a smooth mixture 3.
Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes. Allow the cream to cool, and when it is warm, pass it through a sieve to remove any lumps 4. Finally, add the alcohol 5 and mix with a whisk to blend the cream well 6.
Finally, transfer the cocoa and vanilla cream into glass bottles.
Store the obtained cream in the refrigerator!